




A fantastic journey to Gobekli Tepe ancient city that dates back to 9000 bC to 10500 bC is 6,000 years older than Stonehenge. Incredible architecture changes the entire known history of advanced civilizations. This private tour will let you discover the region and the testimony of excavation that is currently running on the site. ** Choice of morning or afternoon departure ** Visit with Best Local Guide
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 30.
Edessa was always known as one of the most important holy places of the world. We will travel to the on-going archaeological dig at Göbekli Tepe. Although this site is not so widely known it is one of the most important archaeological digs currently being undertaken anywhere in the world – this site represents a major shift in our understanding of man’s cultural evolution. The discovery of Gobekli Tepe is strong evidence that changed the entire known history of advanced civilizations. Upon arrival at the airport in Sanliurfa, you will meet your guide that will lead to Gobekli Tepe to visit the site.
You’ll be surprised how people built this structure 10,000 years BC using stone tools. After walking at the site of the excavation, Drive back to Şanlıurfa. Visit the Şanlıurfa Archeological and Mosaic Museum, which is the largest museum complex in Turkey.
Then onto the Pools of Abraham and the Cave where local tradition says the Prophet Abraham was born. Then after , we will be taken back to for lunch at a local restaurant where you can taste the delicious flavors of southeast Turkey. You can also enjoy shopping in the local market.
Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum is the greatest structure of Turkey crossed without any columns having an area of 6.000 m2 and 82 m diameter. The mosaics uncovered in Haleplibahce are in-situ exhibited in the Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum.
Abraham was born here (in the cave of Mevlid-I Halilulrahman), and this place has received the blessing of Jesus.
We provide pick-up and drop-off transfers from any address in Istanbul.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Private Göbeklitepe Tour from Istanbul lasts about 15 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $849 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 5:00 AM.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We provide pick-up and drop-off transfers from any address in Istanbul. Pickup points include Istanbul Airport.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 14 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by HERACLES TRAVEL.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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